April 27, 2026: With this update, we added the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus as our latest Best Gaming CPU (Intel), replacing the Intel Core i7-14700K. We also replaced the Core i5-14600K as our pick ...

The CPU market looks very different from six months ago. Intel's back in the conversation, AMD's X3D chips still rule gaming, ...

Rahim is a Senior Tech/Commerce Writer at Valnet and builds PCs & networking solutions on demand. Whether It's your GPU, CPU, Display, or just an SSD upgrade, expect him to have a well-researched ...

TL;DR: Apple announced new Mac mini systems featuring M4 and M4 Pro chips, claiming the M4 Pro has the "world's fastest CPU core." The M4 Pro chip includes a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, and a 16-core ...

The best processor for PC gaming is on sale for $49 off at Amazon. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is up for grabs for $430 (was $479). Amazon doesn't list an end date for the discount, but considering the ...

TL;DR: AMD announced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D at CES 2026, featuring an increased 5.6 GHz boost clock and 3D V-Cache technology for superior gaming performance. It delivers up to 27% faster 1080p gaming ...

During twenty years of running an IT services company, one of the questions I heard most often was: should I buy I used high-end processor or opt for a current-generation budget processor? On paper, ...

Buying the right processor for PC gaming might seem complicated—especially with AMD's multiple Ryzen families and Intel's ...